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  1. The Man In Blue

    Princeton Pitchers

    Aww suck it. ;) Yes, they are!
  2. The Man In Blue

    Is Gorilla Gold Legal for USSSA? all others?

    [tunes up broken drum] Hence the issue with declaring "Gorilla Gold is legal!"
  3. The Man In Blue

    Pitch clock rule in college softball

    I thought the OP was going to ask about the quick pitch strike out in the Baylor/Ole Miss game . . . That plate umpire was not having a good game.
  4. The Man In Blue

    Retired Runner interference

    Once upon a time, I believe they did. I am not sure when that changed.
  5. The Man In Blue

    Beating a team that's better than you

    I don’t have any strategy to add, but I will just say Win with grace and dignity. Too often these upsets are spoiled by the really poor sportsmanship of the victor. Celebrate, don’t denigrate.
  6. The Man In Blue

    Retired Runner interference

    This is really starting to become a point of emphasis. NFHS Baseball now has an interp requiring slide or veer away … even if you are ducking, you cannot go straight in.
  7. The Man In Blue

    Retired Runner interference

    I can see how this would have caused confusion, as typically you see the “back end” call on the interference being the back end of the double play attempt. Add to that, if there is an R2 (the number corresponds with the base, not the order of the runners), usually it is the second and third...
  8. The Man In Blue

    Exactly how to get power to opposite field

    Without reading the thread … A really long extension cord.
  9. The Man In Blue

    Anybody see this? She pitched a 20 inning shutout!

    I would say, "If it took you 20 innings, you weren't doing so hot either."
  10. The Man In Blue

    Easy question on subs

    What rule set are you playing under?
  11. The Man In Blue

    Are New Balls Slick?

    Pretty sure pickle juice is not an approved substance . . . ;)
  12. The Man In Blue

    Batter interferences with catcher on wild pitch. Does runner from 3rd score?

    The rule seems to be very clear. Remember, we are looking at the NCAA rule for this play. Did the batter hinder the catcher? If you believe so, keep going in this logic flowchart. Did the batter hinder the catcher from catching or throwing the ball? NO, no interference on this clause. Did...
  13. The Man In Blue

    Sorry ... the WORST game I have ever seen. EVER.

    IHSA adopted 10 after 5, 15 after 4. Coaches can agree to call it sooner. Some umpires were goofing and calling 15 after 3 (used to that from travel ball). It takes very special coaches to pull off programs like that. If you can’t inject some positivity and “micro-wins”, then you end up...
  14. The Man In Blue

    Courtesy runner question

    “Courtesy runner” is not a position. They are still eligible to enter for any player as an eligible sub. Once they enter as a sub, they can no longer courtesy run. I have my issues with the CR, but I’ll go the opposite route from @canyonjoe and pitch a new idea: make it a position. You can...
  15. The Man In Blue

    Are New Balls Slick?

    I think those are from the new Rawlings Leper line. (Yes, historically inaccurate, but the joke lands.)
  16. The Man In Blue

    Batter interferences with catcher on wild pitch. Does runner from 3rd score?

    LOL . . . I was waiting for an insect to cross the lens . . . Wrong bug! I have nothing; play stands. Batter's interference occurs when a catcher is prevented from catching or throwing. Although I don't think the pitch drove the batter from the box (she reacted to the WP by turning, and...
  17. The Man In Blue

    Softball mom in Il

    Paging @ANNASDAD . . . Please pick up the red phone! Welcome to the boards from an Illinois umpire!
  18. The Man In Blue

    Drop Dead question

    “TIME! Ballgame!” When the stalemate is evident and nothing is going to happen, we’re done. Yes, I have done that once. Same thing as on a play like a fielder holding a tag on a runner. Nothing says runners have to be on a base and the ball has to be anywhere particular. Once no further...
  19. The Man In Blue

    Are New Balls Slick?

    This goes back to my comment in that thread about how that rule was not written with modern balls in mind. Here is an oddity that I have noticed at one particular park with all turf fields and nets over the fan seating areas: because there is nothing "rough" for the balls to come in contact...
  20. The Man In Blue

    Drop Dead question

    No, but we heard them.

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